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LAND
A
new and better access has risen to make Bataan more accessible. Only
one and a half hours of smooth, wide roads from Manila via the very
modern Northern Luzon Expressway. Enter the province of Pampanga first
via San Fernando where you can take a quick merienda in one of the
various fastfood outlets in the area. Bus companies, plying the 124 km
route, also service the commuting public from Manila to Bataan.
Soon,
an ultra-modern highway linking Clark to Subic will make Bataan even
more accessible to more cities, allowing more commuters to reach heir
destination in no time at all.
Enter
the province of Bataan via Dinalupihan, which is 101 kilometers away
from Manila. If there’s no heavy traffic in San Fernando, which is
usually a choke point for travelers going North, enter Bataan after
around one (1) hour on the road.
From
there, Balanga City- the capital of the province is around twenty (20)
kilometers away. Getting around the province is never a problem,
mini-buses and jeepneys service the transporting public of Bataan.
These mini-buses utilize the routes from the City of Balanga to the
nearby towns in the province. Most of these buses depart every 15-30
minutes providing travelers with convenient transportation.
In addition, tricycles play an important role in servicing the commuters within the town and nearby municipalities.
Also,
the Mariveles-Bagac-Morong backdoor road network is being developed
which will lead to majestic mountain sights and an incredibly
breathtaking stretch of the South China Sea reaching Anvaya Cove, a
resort-leisure development of Ayala Land.
Driving through the roads of Bataan is still the best mode
DISTANCES FROM CITY OF BALANGA:
DESTINATION KMS DESTINATION KMS
Angeles city, Pampanga 74 Manila 124
Antipolo City, Rizal 153 Palayan, Nueva Ecija 234
Nueva Ecija 106 Olongapo/ Subic 48
Iba, Zambales 132 San Fernando, Pampanga 57
Malolos, Bulacan 79 Tarlac, Tarlac 116
MUNICIPAL DISTANCE FROM BALANGA
Abucay 4.72
Bagac 27.72
Dinalupihan 26.12
Hermosa 18.62
Limay 15.31
Mariveles 49.98
Morong 50.48
Orani 13.87
Orion 8
Pilar 2.22
Samal 10
SEA
The province has an extensive coastline
with 11 municipalities having marine boarders; there are about 14
tertiary parts, 2 of which are classified as national ports namely Port
of Mariveles and Port of Orion.
By sea via ferry
from the CCP Terminal in Roxas Blvd, Manila to the Diosdado Macapagal
Ferry Terminal in Orion, 22.5 nautical miles or a convenient 45-minute
trip will lead commuters to the bustling Orion port. For an affordable
fee, one will be able to escape the traffic jam of land travel and feel
the refreshing sea breeze and the splendor of Manila Bay.
OCEAN JET FAST
SCHEDULE OF TRIPS
MANILA-ORION ORION TO MANILA
6:00 AM 7:30 AM
9:00 AM 11:00 AM
4:00 PM 5:30 PM
| AIR
One could reach Bataan in just a few
minutes by air, having several private helipads in the province. There
are also two international airports at both ends of the province: the
world-class Clark International Airport and the equally recognized
Subic Bay International Airport. Both offer facilities that can easily
accommodate 25 million passengers annually from the international and
domestic market.
OTHER FACTS:
CLIMATE. Tropical, hot and humid. Temperatures average 25 – 30 °C with heavy rainfall from June to September.
CLOTHING.
Smart casual and light are recommended. An umbrella and a raincoat are
musts during the rainy season. On formal occasions, diner jacket and
tie or the Philippine Barong Tagalog may be worn.
LANGUAGE/DIALECT. English, Pampango, Ilokano with Tagalog as the lingua franca.
TIPPING.
Tipping is expected for many services. The standard practice is 10% of
the total bill. Tipping is optional on bills that already include a
10% service charge. | 
